Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Senecio

Species:

Senecio sylvaticus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul, sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

United States: California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed areas and open woodlands